President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for their outstanding performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom.
By Chimezie Godfrey
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for their outstanding performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom.
The students include Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli emerged as global champions in English language communication and debate, beating competitors from several countries.
Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu was named the overall best in English language skills, while 15-year-old Rukayya Muhammad Fema emerged as the overall best in debate. Hadiza Kashim Kalli received the Outstanding Talent Award (Gold Medal).
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the girls’ achievements as a source of national pride and a sign of the country’s bright future.
“These exceptional young Nigerians have proven that our youth can excel on the global stage,” the president said.
He commended their schools and states of origin, noting that their performance was a reflection of the quality of Nigeria’s educational system and the potential of its students when given the right opportunities.
The president reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to improving the education sector and supporting young Nigerians. He noted that education is central to national development and cited the recent establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as part of government efforts to make higher education more accessible to indigent students.
President Tinubu encouraged the three students to remain focused in their academic journeys and assured them of the federal government’s continued support.
The TeenEagle Global Competition is an international platform that brings together teenagers from around the world to showcase their proficiency in English language, communication, and debate.